It was a rollercoaster Saturday for the Ankeny wrestling team during the consolation finals of the Class 3A state tournament at Wells Fargo Arena. The Hawks went 3-7 on the day and finished in 10th place overall with 89.5 points. Still, they had six placewinners for the first time under coach Jack Wignall. "It was a really fun tournament," said … [Read more...] about Hawk wrestlers place 10th, Jaguars finish 12th in Class 3A state tournament
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Ankeny wrestlers fall to 10th, Jaguars drop to 12th after semifinal losses
It was a rough Friday night at Wells Fargo Arena for the Ankeny Centennial wrestling team. Crosstown rival Ankeny fared considerably better in the Class 3A state tournament, especially in the consolation rounds. The Hawks went 6-3 on the back sides of the brackets and are now in 10th place with 81.5 points. Six of Ankeny's nine state qualifiers earned … [Read more...] about Ankeny wrestlers fall to 10th, Jaguars drop to 12th after semifinal losses
‘That was awesome’: Cale Vandermark, Lucas Bruhl punch tickets to semifinals
Ankeny Centennial freshman Cale Vandermark was getting tired during his quarterfinal match at the Class 3A state wrestling tournament on Thursday. His opponent, though, was beginning to fade as well under the bright lights at Wells Fargo Arena. The sixth-seeded Vandermark got a takedown in the final seconds of regulation to force overtime, then got … [Read more...] about ‘That was awesome’: Cale Vandermark, Lucas Bruhl punch tickets to semifinals
Revive Clinic and Spa Coach of the Month: Jay Groth, Ankeny Centennial wrestling
The Jaguars are currently tied with Ankeny for 6th place midway through the Class 3A state tournament. … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Coach of the Month: Jay Groth, Ankeny Centennial wrestling
Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 213
In the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Coldwell Banker Mid-America, publisher Dan Holm previews the state wrestling tournament with coach Jack Wignall and senior Jace Anderson of Ankeny and coach Jay Groth and senior Cael Wiener of Ankeny Centennial. Ankeny senior Lance Swanepoel, who was named the Athlete of the Year at the … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 213